Occupational Therapist (OT) Per Diem/PRN

Apploi; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. The OT will assess patients referred for rehabilitation, develop and supervise treatment plans, and educate patients and families while coordinating with other disciplines to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

The role emphasizes supervision of assistants, documentation, and adherence to confidentiality and regulatory standards in a long‑term care environment.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy college or university.
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.
• The OT is responsible for overseeing and supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Experience with long‑term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not required.
• Well versed with documentation writing.
• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, re‑certification and discharge documentation.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.
• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence.
• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation
• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals according to patient capacity and tolerance.
• Set realistic and achievable goals, document conditions and educate patients and families in appropriate therapy methods.
• Oversee and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to provide patient-centered treatment and care.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Collaboration

Professionalism

Clinical excellence

Education

Accredited OT program

Job description

Occupational Therapist

The Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center for a talented and hard-working Occupational Therapist to join our ever-growing team.

Responsibilities Include:

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services which includes: providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation. Also, the Occupational Therapist will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician. As well, the Occupational Therapist must set realistic and achievable goals for their patients, document and record the patient's condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate therapy method.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapist college or university.


• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice.


• The Occupational Therapist is responsible for overseeing and supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants.


• Experience with long‑term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to.


• Well versed with documentation writing


• Evaluations, weekly progress notes, re‑certification and discharge documentations.


• Collaborates with all disciplines to provide best patient centered treatment and care.


• Exceptional patient service skills and ability to demonstrate clinical excellence


• Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours and demonstrate professionalism at all times.


• Perform all other duties assigned by Director of Rehabilitation


• Compliance with confidentiality, HIPPA and Federal Residents Rights.

Shift Needs: Weekdays and Weekends

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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